Best High Schools in Southwest Area, Cedar Rapids, IA

Southwest Area, Cedar Rapids, IA has 2 high schools with 2,841 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Southwest Area score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 60% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Southwest Area meet expectations.

1. Prairie High School

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

College Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 1298 Students

2. Thomas Jefferson High School

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cedar Rapids Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1543 Students

Best Middle Schools in Southwest Area, Cedar Rapids, IA

Southwest Area, Cedar Rapids, IA has 2 middle schools with 1,229 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Southwest Area score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Southwest Area exceed expectations.

1. Prairie Creek

A

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

College Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 834 Students

2. Wilson Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cedar Rapids Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 395 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Southwest Area, Cedar Rapids, IA

Southwest Area, Cedar Rapids, IA has 4 elementary schools with 1,448 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Southwest Area score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Southwest Area meet expectations.

1. Prairie Hill Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

College Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 467 Students

2. Van Buren Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cedar Rapids Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 365 Students

3. Grant Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cedar Rapids Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 320 Students

4. Cedar River Academy At Taylor

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Cedar Rapids Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 296 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Southwest Area, Cedar Rapids, IA

Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Southwest Area, Cedar Rapids, IA has a total population of 7,037 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Southwest Area, Cedar Rapids, IA

5,518

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

14%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Southwest Area, Cedar Rapids, IA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

27.16 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

5.17 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

21.99 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Southwest Area, Cedar Rapids, IA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Southwest Area, Cedar Rapids, IA.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,090 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

65 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Southwest Area, Cedar Rapids, IA Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Southwest Area, Cedar Rapids, IA

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Taylor, Cedar Rapids, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Cedar Hills, Cedar Rapids, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 50%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Penn, North Liberty, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 71%
  • Projected Test Scores: 65%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Wickham, Coralville, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 68%
  • Projected Test Scores: 60%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Kirkwood, Coralville, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 64%
  • Projected Test Scores: 57%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Mann, Iowa City, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 65%
  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Weber, Iowa City, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 68%
  • Projected Test Scores: 60%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Roosevelt, Iowa City, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 60%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Longfellow, Iowa City, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 57%
  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Lucas, Iowa City, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 59%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations